M. Annette Francis

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M. Annette Francis1931-2013

M. Annette Francis1931-2013

M. Annette Francis passed away on Jan. 26, 2013 in Ridgecrest. She was 81.Annette was born on April 4, 1931 in Montecello, Fla., moving to Ridgecrest in 1950.She worked as an account clerk at Burroughs High School, retiring in 1992.She was an active member of the Eastern Star, Golden Slippers and Senior Bowling League.She attended Church of the Nazarene. Her hobbies included travelling, camping and reading.Annette is survived by her husband Robert J. Francis of Ridgecrest; daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Don Crouse; son Robert W. Francis and his wife Tary; son Richard W. Francis and his wife Jodi; brother George Teate; sisters Mary Sue Snyder and June Kermode; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 1 at Holland and Lyons from 5 to 7 p.m.A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Church of the Nazarene. Pastor James Goss will officiate.Graveside services at Desert Memorial Park will follow.